Liz Bower
Mooroolbark,Vic
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring children's progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Diploma-Early Childhood Educator
PBH Early Learning Centre
2019.01 - Current
- Working across all age groups and rooms, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children through close supervision
- Duties also include changing nappies and toileting, assisting with mealtimes and sleeping schedules, planning and programming of education program, liaising with parents and building positive respectful relationships with the families.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
Merchandiser
Prolife Foods
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Duties include replenishing stock, point of sales displays, liaising with store managers, ordering stock, stock take, and customer assistance.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Sales Assistant
Red Cross Store
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Duties include customer service, sales, cash register and EFT use, banking, restocking the shop floor, and merchandising.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
Nanny
Elliott Family
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Duties include all meal preparation, taking the children to and from school, helping with homework, and taking them to school and sports activities.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Owner/ Director
Taylor Fencing
2006.01 - 2014.01
- Duties include payroll and accounts using MYOB, banking, customer service face to face and over the phone, complaint management, website and marketing of the business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Model
FRM Model Management
1996.01 - 2011.01
- Duties include modelling assignments both in Australia and overseas for print, TVC and fashion shows.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
- Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility.
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
House Model and Receptionist
Ojay
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Duties include trying on and modelling all new clothing for buying and costing meetings, fittings of all the new garments, cutting patterns and fabrics, measuring garments, and reception relief when required.
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
- Worked closely with designers to represent their vision accurately, ensuring garment fit and styling met expectations.
- reception duties- answering phone, emailing and faxing clients assisting the team with any jobs they may require.
Casual Offices Administration
All Victoria Conveyancing
2000.01 - 2004.01
- Duties include filling, data entry, and answering phones.
Customer service and sales
Westco Clothing- 21C
1998.01 - 1999.01
- Duties include customer service and sales, fashion styling and fitting for customers, banking EFT and balancing tills at end of day, merchandising and maintaining the store.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as Customer Service and Sales to resolve any invoice discrepancies or disputes.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to achieve store goals, sharing best practices for customer service and sales techniques.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Saddle On
Williams Landing Vic 03.2022
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Certificate III Early Childhood Education And Care
Practical Outcomes
Victoria11.2020
Diploma of Business Management - Business Management
Pollard Institute
Victoria01.2012
Completed VCE -
Mt. Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale
Lilydale, VIC12.1995
Skills
- Enjoy a challenge and quick to learn new skills
- Enjoy working with people and part of a team to achieve goals
Group and individual instruction
Collaborative learning
Project-based learning
Parent Interaction
Continuing education
Reggio Emilia Methodology
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Diploma-Early Childhood Educator
PBH Early Learning Centre
2019.01 - Current
Merchandiser
Prolife Foods
2015.01 - 2019.01
Sales Assistant
Red Cross Store
2015.01 - 2016.01
Nanny
Elliott Family
2014.01 - 2015.01
Owner/ Director
Taylor Fencing
2006.01 - 2014.01
House Model and Receptionist
Ojay
2004.01 - 2006.01
Casual Offices Administration
All Victoria Conveyancing
2000.01 - 2004.01
Customer service and sales
Westco Clothing- 21C
1998.01 - 1999.01
Model
FRM Model Management
1996.01 - 2011.01
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Saddle On
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Certificate III Early Childhood Education And Care
Practical Outcomes
Diploma of Business Management - Business Management
Pollard Institute
Completed VCE -
Mt. Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale
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